Design Researcher for Child Social Wellbeing & Co-Design

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to a project focused on enhancing social-emotional wellbeing for children with cerebral palsy through play-based solutions. The role involves conducting comprehensive research, collaborating with children and families, and presenting findings to various stakeholders. Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field and experience in qualitative data collection and co-design methods. Flexible working options are supported.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience with participatory research, including working with children.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage complex datasets.
• Ability to communicate research findings effectively to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of peer social support tools.
• Collect and analyze qualitative data regarding social functioning.
• Co-design play-based solutions in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Evaluate the impact of design solutions on children's social interactions.

Skills

Qualitative data collection

Co-design methods

Research analysis

Communication skills

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

A leading educational institution in Manchester is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to a project focused on enhancing social-emotional wellbeing for children with cerebral palsy through play-based solutions. The role involves conducting comprehensive research, collaborating with children and families, and presenting findings to various stakeholders. Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field and experience in qualitative data collection and co-design methods. Flexible working options are supported.